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W901 MCL

2000 Ford Puma

Yellow Petrol 1679cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,383 mi
Last recorded120,383 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Ford Puma74,235 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW901 MCL
MakeFord
ModelPuma
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,679cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 120,383 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat floor holed. (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to arch (5.2.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Central fuel pipes corroding

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

heat shield

Pass 14 Sep 2016 111,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock damp with oil.

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Sep 2016 111,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported to body by wheel. (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (seat belt lower fixing point) (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock damp with oil.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 100,234 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDER SIDE HAS SURFACE (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL PLATTED (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 100,234 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL AT REAR (5.2.6)

Body has slight corrosion UNDER SIDE HAS SURFACE (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion SILL PLATTED (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 96,519 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 96,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 90,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 90,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 83,532 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 76,937 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,525 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2010 68,797 miles

PAS pipe weeping when held under pressure

rear wiperblade split

Pass 23 May 2009 62,499 miles

O/S/F lower arm bush separating

O/S/F wheel bearing slightly harsh and noisey

Small blow in rear silencer

Pass 18 Jun 2008 57,537 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 57,537 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 55,898 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,256 miles

pin hole in o/s outer drive shaft gaitor † †n/s and o/s front inn er wishbone mounting bushes becoming perished † †rear exhaust silencer becoming weak due to corrosion

How Reliable is the Ford Puma?

Based on 713,333 MOT tests across 56,808 vehicles.

67.2%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
56,808
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 62,649
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,167
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,649
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,373
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W901 MCL is a 2000 Ford Puma in Yellow with a 1,679cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Ford Puma models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 74,235 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Puma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 62,649 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W901 MCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Puma typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Ford Puma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W901 MCL is a 2000 Ford Puma, first registered on 23 June 2000.

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